Product classification
HS code for Wool blend fabric: 5112.20
Fabrics, woven, of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Classification of wool blend fabric under HS 5112.20
HS code 5112.20 applies to woven fabrics of combed wool or combed fine animal hair. This classification is highly specific, requiring the wool fibers to have undergone the combing process, which aligns the fibers and removes shorter staples, resulting in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous yarn compared to carded wool. The "blend" aspect is defined by the weight distribution: the fabric must contain less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair. Furthermore, the predominant mixing component must be man-made filaments (such as polyester, nylon, or rayon). This classification is found in Chapter 51, which covers wool and animal hair products. The determination of the 85% threshold is a critical step in the classification process, often requiring laboratory analysis to confirm the exact fiber content by weight. These fabrics are commonly used in the production of high-quality apparel, such as suits, jackets, and trousers, where the durability and crease-resistance of synthetic filaments are combined with the aesthetic and thermal properties of combed wool. The weave can vary (plain, twill, or satin), but the defining characteristics remain the fiber preparation (combed) and the specific blend ratio with man-made filaments. If the fabric were mixed with man-made staple fibers instead of filaments, it would fall under a different subheading within the same heading.
- Covers
- Combed wool and polyester filament blends
- Wool and nylon filament woven suitings
- Combed fine animal hair mixed with synthetic filaments
- Lightweight wool-blend worsted fabrics
- Also under 5112.20
- Uniqlo "Smart Ankle Pants" fabric
- Zara blended wool coats
- H&M wool-blend trousers
- Brooks Brothers "Traveler" suits (blended)
Codes often confused with 5112.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5111.20, which covers carded wool blends. The distinction between carded (fuzzy, shorter fibers) and combed (smooth, long fibers) is vital. It is also confused with 5112.11 or 5112.19, which are for fabrics containing 85% or more wool. Finally, if the blend is mainly with man-made staple fibers, 5112.30 would be the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 511220 (the code used for wool blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 511220 (the code used for wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 32% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 511220, not only wool blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $14M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $6.4M 19% of world exports
- 3 Japan $2.4M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $34M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $17M 32% of world imports
- 2 China $5.2M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Madagascar $3.2M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for wool blend fabric
Brazil splits HS 5112.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5112.20.10Combed wool blend with man-made filaments
- 5112.20.20Combed fine hair blend with man-made filaments
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wool blend fabric
What is the HS code for Wool blend fabric?
The HS code for Wool blend fabric is 511220 (Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments). For woven fabrics of combed wool containing less than 85% wool and mixed mainly with man-made filaments, the HS code is 5112.20.
How do I classify Wool blend fabric for customs?
Wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 511220 — Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the wool fabric is mixed with cotton?
If the fabric is mixed mainly with cotton and contains less than 85% wool, it would typically be classified under HS code 5112.90 as "Other" woven fabrics of combed wool.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool blend fabric (HS 511220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 511220 (the code used for wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($14M, 40% of world exports), China ($6.4M) and Japan ($2.4M). World exports came to about $34M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of wool blend fabric (HS 511220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 511220 (the code used for wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($17M, 32% of world imports), China ($5.2M) and Madagascar ($3.2M). World imports came to about $55M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Wool blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 511220 for Wool blend fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for wool blend fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 511220 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wool blend fabric depends on the product's details: 5112.20.10 (Combed wool blend with man-made filaments), 5112.20.20 (Combed fine hair blend with man-made filaments).